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Yesterday, 08:10 PMWhile poking around underneath the trailer I saw our LP port for the first time. It has what appears to be a ball valve (handle turns 90*) and it was...5 replies | 690 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:02 PMWe typically start a travel day with pretty close to a normal breakfast. The biggest exception is that we normally make our own juice, but on travel...23 replies | 756 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:52 PMWell, if the axles aren't bent or damaged, I certainly wouldn't replace them. Definitely new springs, new Dexter EZ-Flex equalizers, new wetbots and...9 replies | 182 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:35 PMAnd FWIW, many who defend the 12V compressor fridges say they have been around in boats for quite some time. So not necessarily new tech.11 replies | 319 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:31 PMThis is JMO, and I'm offering it for free, so it is worth all you paid for it. :) Does that price of $1,200 include parts? Such as bearings, brake...9 replies | 182 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:58 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Should I wait for the 2025 model? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsIn January, 2023, we bought a brand-new 2022 trailer. Supposedly we got a discount because it was a year old, and it still had the full warranty.4 replies | 255 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:54 PM"Just curious, where do you stay in Cruces?" When we're there we stay at Hacienda. Probably won't stay there anymore, because the Escapees park in...14 replies | 614 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:37 AM"Lots of research about this on the interwebs" Well, maybe a little research, and a whole lot of opinions, vehement on both sides. :)23 replies | 756 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:22 AMI would have to agree that 80 ft.lbs. is way too high for those wet bolts, and 40-50 ft. lbs. sounds much better, and is what I tightened mine to. ...18 replies | 840 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 02:46 PMWe just eat a real breakfast, then stop for lunch around noon, no junk food which will often lead to crashes, not necessarily the road kind. :)...23 replies | 756 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 02:30 PMI have read of some people having issues with the Furrion 12V refrigerators, but considering the numbers, it's hard to tell if it's a widespread...11 replies | 319 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 01:03 PMNot to be too nitpicky, but what exactly doesn't work? Does it get power but won't cool? What is your battery situation? Type, and how many?11 replies | 319 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:06 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and Generators"Making more power." was a clickable link when he first posted, and went to a website for a solar company that had the same logo as his avatar.9 replies | 432 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:03 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsI don't see any links in the original post. For now, I'm going to treat it as a legitimate question. I suspect that others might be wondering about...9 replies | 432 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:03 PMThree so far I've been informed.31 replies | 5794 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 06:51 PMWe are actually a bit low on the street side. I finally gave in and we pulled the kitchen slide in, at least for a couple of hours.14 replies | 614 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 04:20 PMYes, but they have a waiting list. You can contact them on Facebook: 1st Annual Arkansas Grand Design Owners Rally.31 replies | 5794 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 04:18 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Moving On To A Brinkley, But Very Grateful For My Time As A GD Owner in General DiscussionNot my cup o'tea, but you're the only one it has to please. :)28 replies | 4372 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 01:45 PMSince you are out of warranty (unless you have an extended one), the costs of repairs are on you. If you are somewhat handy, maybe you and your wife...1 replies | 99 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 12:20 PMWe're getting some breezes today, 35 gusting to 50 mph. Those breezes are coming straight at the street side of the trailer, so two slides get the...14 replies | 614 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 09:10 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsHmm, kind of looks like spam?9 replies | 432 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 07:12 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Semi-permanently attach Hughes Watchdog to power cord. in Electrical System and WiringOkay, an update on my ongoing saga of adding my WatchDog semi-permanently. I got it done and am very satisfied with it. Much more secure than the...30 replies | 1681 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 06:33 PMAnyone who doesn't carry several spare keys is guilty of not thinking ahead. I ordered 6 extra keys for the trailer, and an extra key fob for the...19 replies | 606 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:58 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Full Timing Life Maintenance, Repair, Upgrades in Full Timing your Grand Design RVEvery item crossed off the list is replaced by three that are added.1 replies | 131 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:55 PMkb0zke replied to a thread I will have somewhat complicated questions... in Electrical System and WiringWelcome, John. Sounds like you are going to do quite a bit to customize your trailer. Have fun and don't get too frustrated when you find some of the...12 replies | 547 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:31 PMWe each carry a full set of keys with us at all times. Our first vehicle with a "smart" key was our 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. I asked the dealer...19 replies | 606 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 12:02 PMI hope that second picture is a "Before" shot. :)18 replies | 840 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 10:06 AMJust a point of clarification: When you say "I was running 10,300lbs while connected to my truck.", are you referring to the actual trailer weight on...18 replies | 840 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 09:10 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Keys for storage areas are very generic. I probably have your key in General Tech TopicsHmm, not so sure I buy into that. Our keys are Bauer and there are lots of different key codes for Bauer keys. I'm not really concerned so I've never...24 replies | 2171 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 07:13 PMNot confused at all. "Hitch Height" is what the button is labeled. :) For me I do it the same way the OP does: raise the trailer until I see a bit of...28 replies | 1296 view(s)
About Hoopy Frood
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About Hoopy Frood
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- Platte City, MO
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- Momentum
- Model Year:
- 2019
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Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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04-02-2024
- 12:41 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Acuva System by Hoopy FroodWell, you are asking the...
04-01-2024
- 08:20 AM - ajg617 clicked Thanks for this post: Recall for ‘24 Momentum and Solitude 7/8k axles by Hoopy FroodHow can you tell if...
03-31-2024
- 07:57 AM - Captcolour clicked Likes for this post: Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? by Hoopy FroodHonestly, if you're...
03-30-2024
- 12:25 PM - roegs01 clicked Likes for this post: Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? by Hoopy FroodHonestly, if you're...
03-25-2024
- 12:31 PM - minnow101 clicked Likes for this post: Anyone upgrade their springs from 7k to 8k by Hoopy FroodI got out the build...
03-24-2024
- 02:29 PM - kscaddo clicked Likes for this post: The phrase "China bombs" by Hoopy Frood... The “Chinese” tires...
03-23-2024
- 08:43 PM - BWSTGDS clicked Likes for this post: 50 amp dogbone for strain relief by Hoopy FroodLeaning toward that...
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03-22-2024
- 09:32 AM - lorend clicked Likes for this post: TPMS question by Hoopy Frood"The tire manufactures...
- 04:35 AM - Scott'n'Wendy clicked Thanks for this post: Re-pack bearings necessary? by Hoopy FroodThe only 'vent' I'm...
03-21-2024
- 04:33 PM - lorend clicked Likes for this post: frame flex problems by Hoopy FroodYeah, big pass after...
12-05-2021
- 09:12 PM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Wiring Refrig to run on interverter while driving...his is not true. As Hoopy Frood alluded to, there ar...
11-25-2021
- 11:05 AM - deeuubee mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Thoughts about Carlisle tiresHoopy Frood - you must have gott...
11-15-2021
- 02:47 PM - Ynot4me2 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Battery charging on shore powerI agree with Hoopy Frood time to start checki...
10-22-2021
- 05:29 PM - Ynot4me2 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post SolarHoopy Frood is correct. A 10w s...
10-18-2021
- 05:39 PM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Wheel bearings....ings being used. As Hoopy Frood stated, though, if t...
10-16-2021
- 04:31 PM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Side to side movement on front jacks Lippert Ground control 3.0...lay more likely. As Hoopy Frood suggested, a system ...
10-04-2021
- 09:09 AM - geotex1 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Resolving the cantilever - stabilizer modHoopy Frood In my case, I purch...
07-29-2023
- 04:19 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Boymom25g in post Momentum 25g battery disconnectConsidering they have not work...
- 08:12 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted WhittleBurner in post Reflection 337RLS 5th wheel water heater?I'll add if it is an Atwood (our '...
- 07:33 AM - WhittleBurner quoted Hoopy Frood in post Reflection 337RLS 5th wheel water heater?If it's an Atwood, it doesn't ha...
07-28-2023
- 09:34 AM - Second Chance quoted Hoopy Frood in post Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade AdviceI did look at pin weight as a fa...
- 09:12 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted GaryNK in post Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade AdviceI did look at pin weight as...
07-27-2023
- 07:28 AM - jleonard quoted Hoopy Frood in post RAM owners - what do you watch on your center display?Pulling 17,000 lbs. up a 6% grad...
07-26-2023
- 03:43 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Jeff jarvis in post Momentum Questions, Newbie needs helpI'm retired, my wife is also in...
- 03:12 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Grey65 in post Norcold 1210 to Frigidaire FRQG1721AVI have a 12/3000/120 Victro...
- 01:52 PM - trailrydr quoted Hoopy Frood in post RV and Truck braking with headlight modePowering the trailer shouldn't h...
- 01:13 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted jleonard in post RAM owners - what do you watch on your center display?That’s about all the va...
- 12:59 PM - jleonard quoted Hoopy Frood in post RAM owners - what do you watch on your center display?Yeah, gotta love that Aisin tran...
- 10:38 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted Steven@147 in post RAM owners - what do you watch on your center display?Mostly I keep the main display ...
- 10:35 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted Second Chance in post Portable surge protectors. Which one do you like and why?How 'bout your neighbors?... Rob ...
07-25-2023
- 06:14 PM - trailrydr quoted Hoopy Frood in post Tinted WindowsFWIW, black will radiate heat be...
- 05:14 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted WhittleBurner in post Portable surge protectors. Which one do you like and why?Looks like you got most of your an...
- 04:58 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted gamagoattrev in post Adding a 3 seasons garage wall to a momentum toy haulerdoes anyone have any info on this...
- 02:03 PM - PTParker quoted Hoopy Frood in post Zerks not taking grease?FWIW, I checked all the bolts an...
- 01:36 PM - goducks14 quoted Hoopy Frood in post Imagine XLS 22RBEWhile not certain, I would warra...
- 11:37 AM - huntindog quoted Hoopy Frood in post Zerks not taking grease?FWIW, I checked all the bolts an...
- 10:01 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted goducks14 in post Imagine XLS 22RBEJMHO but if I had only one sli...
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